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Surprise! Donny claims ‘Dancing’ crown

After about an hour and 52 minutes of filler, host Tom Bergeron began by announcing the third-place couple, which was, to the surprise of no one, Kelly Osbourne and Louis van Amstel. The crowd booed lustily, but Kelly took it gracefully.

Coherent after coma? Not so sure

A Belgian man who was thought to be in a coma for 23 years shared these feelings with a reporter today: "It was especially frustrating when my family needed me. I could not share in their sorrow."

Swine flu puts airlines, travelers in tough spot

As outbreaks of the H1N1 virus inject more frazzle into already-frayed travelers, airlines and their approach to sick passengers are being scrutinized.

Pompei: Nothing's normal for NFL coaches — ‘it's all ball’

Of course Jon Gruden just re-upped with ESPN to continue as a broadcaster. The lifestyle of a talking head has got it all over the lifestyle of an NFL coach.

RV industry no longer running on empty

ELKHART, Ind. - The wheels are slowly turning again for the RV industry here, the mainstay of this region’s economy.

Readers feel the effects of glitch

The Federal Aviation Administration experienced computer problems on Thursday that led to flight cancellations and widespread delays around the country.

Ahead of the holidays, travelers give thanks

As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s a good time for well-mannered travelers to spend a few moments thinking about what there is to be thankful for this year.

Many U.S. flights delayed; FAA probing glitch

The Federal Aviation Authority is investigating computer glitches that are causing widespread delays at some of the nation's biggest airports on Thursday.

Scoop: Pitt passes on millions to trick-or-treat

With so many celebrities willing to attend the opening of an envelope if a paycheck is involved, a recent decision by Brad Pitt is especially impressive.

Police seek T.J. Maxx robbery suspects

Police in Venice, Fla., said Wednesday that two suspects who attempted to rob a T.J. Maxx store Tuesday night left before police arrived, creating what they believed to be a hostage situation, the HeraldTribune.com reported.

Howard: Belichick coaching tree isn’t good, just arrogant

You wouldn’t know it to look at Eric Mangini now. But it was just three years ago that Jets owner Woody Johnson introduced the 34-year-old whiz kid as his new head coach and repeatedly mentioned Mangini's "pedigree” as if he were some dazzled horseracing mogul raving about the bloodlines of his latest purchase at the Keeneland yearling sale: "Mangini, out of Parcells, by way of Belichick?

One in four metro areas in recovery mode

For many Americans, especially the almost 16 million out of work, merely mentioning the word "recovery" can make the blood boil.

Palin offers readers insight into ’08 ups, downs

A lot of folks would pay good money to be a fly on the wall at this coffee klatch. In her upcoming memoir “Going Rogue,” former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin says she would welcome a sit-down with ex-Democratic presidential challenger Hillary Clinton.

Dumbest Facebook quizzes ever!

Unlike the immersive social network games making all the news and money these days, you don’t need any special skills to build a one-off Facebook quiz. And it shows. America’s favorite social networking site is chock full of homemade quizzes with the kind of egregious spelling and grammatical errors that would make your fifth-grade language arts teacher positively apoplectic.

Obama joins Hatoyama in call for change

President Barack Obama is joining the Japanese leader in saying the long-standing U.S.-Japanese relationship needs to adapt to the needs of the 21st century.

9/11 suspects to be tried in N.Y. court

- Self-proclaimed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees will be sent to New York to face trial in a civilian federal court, officials said Friday.

Studio settlement reported for fake movie news

Universal Pictures has agreed to pay $20,000 to the Alaska Press Club to settle complaints about fake news archives used to promote the movie "The Fourth Kind," the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported.

Vicarious thrill: He wants her to be hit on

Her boyfriend wants her to dress sexier — to attract dudes. What's up with that? Also, what could be causing painful cramps during orgasm? Sexploration answers your most intimate queries. Got a question? . We'll post answers to select questions.

Celizic: Kareem confronting ‘scary’ cancer head on

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spoke for all of us .

Apple doesn’t seem to like mixing apps, politics

I’m holding my breath. I’m now into my third month of waiting for Apple to approve my iPhone app. Yesterday I heard from Apple that they need more time to think about it.

Police: Two dead in Ore. office park shooting

PORTLAND, Ore. - At least two people were dead Tuesday after a shooting at an office park near Portland, NBC and AP reported.

Johnston: Get ready for exodus of college stars

For college football, the storm is coming. And it looks like everyone is running for the lifeboats.

Twitter phishing ploy goes for ‘Direct Messages’

Some users of Twitter, the microblogging site, may be the victim of a new phishing and account hijacking attempt on Twitter that specifically affects private messages — called "Direct Messages" or DMs — sent between users.

Scoop: Letterman extortion case heads to court

Just when it was becoming possible to watch the “Late Show with David Letterman” without thinking about the host’s extortion scandal, the case is back in the news.

He stands by wife accused of faking kidnapping

A wealthy Florida man is standing by the wife who police say faked her own kidnapping, because, the man says, her actions are the result of undiagnosed bipolar disorder.

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Iran OKs building 10 new enrichment plants
Source: msnbc.com

Iran's government announces plans to build 10 new uranium enrichment plants and says work would start within two months, state media report.

Humans Crossing, Dying: Miami Drivers Among Worst
Source: msnbc.com

Together with Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville, Miami makes our state the deadliest place to walk or ride a bike.

Rockville Police Shoot Jesus
Source: msnbc.com

A taser gun did not phase the 120-pound dog.

Don't Go Back to Rockville
Source: msnbc.com

Especially if you drive on Viers Mill Rd. or Route 28.

Missing Girl, 12, Returns Home
Source: msnbc.com

Detroit police said 12-year-old girl who had been missing is now home.

4 police officers shot dead at Pierce County coffeehouse
Source: msnbc.com

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. - Police are searching for the gunman who walked into a Parkland coffee shop and shot and killed four Lakewood police officers, three men and a woman, about 8:15 Sunday morning as they sat working on their laptops.

Tiger Woods: Accident was my fault.
Source: msnbc.com

Tiger Woods says the car crash that sent him to the hospital is his fault and has become embarrassing to him and his family, and for the third straight day canceled a meeting with state troopers.

The Parking Ban Cometh
Source: msnbc.com

Chicago\'s winter parking ban returns this week.

Scientology Opening Up New Shop
Source: msnbc.com

The Church of Scientology is about to become a lot more prominent in Chicago.

Victim's Dad: 'No Red Flags' Before Massacre
Source: msnbc.com

Details of what happened inside the Jupiter home where four people were killed and two others injured on Thanksgiving night are heard for the first time.

True Story BBC: The man who smuggled himself into Auschwitz and lived to tell his story.
Source: BBC News

This, is amazing, and I promise, you haven't heard this story before.. When millions would have done anything to get out, one remarkable British soldier smuggled himself into Auschwitz to witness the horror so he could tell others the truth.

Portland author Katherine Dunn fights off purse snatcher
Source: msnbc.com

The author of "Geek Love" and boxing essayist was attacked in Northwest Portland near 21st and Glisan.

Man shot by sheriff's deputies after domestic violence call
Source: msnbc.com

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash - The Spokane Police Department continues to investigate a shooting involving Spokane County Sheriff's deputies.

Police officers shot and killed in "ambush"
Source: msnbc.com

Four police officers have been shot and killed near McChord Air Force Base. There is no word on what their conditions are.

Armed robber strikes north Spokane convenience store
Source: msnbc.com

SPOKANE, Wash.� The Spokane County Sheriff\'s Office reports that a man armed with a small-caliber pistol robbed the Hico Village convenience store at 10606 N. Newport Highway Friday night.

3-year study reveals Lake Superior's ancient past
Source: msnbc.com

Thousands of years of human activity along the Upper Peninsula's Lake Superior shoreline have come into sharper focus after three years of research

Teacher Murdered, Found In SUV
Source: msnbc.com

Three persons of interest have been identified and are being pursued in connection with the death of a Reagan High School teacher, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Trojans Beat Bruins, But Both Coaches are Losers
Source: msnbc.com

The crosstown rivalry renewed on Saturday night as the Trojans won an ugly game 28-7, and fought to salvage a season of unmet expectations, while the Bruins struggled to end the "football monopoly" in Los...

TIMELINE: Hondurans pick a new president in coup crisis
Source: msnbc.com

Honduras holds an election on Sunday to pick a new president who might lead the country out of a crisis caused by a June coup.

Newsweeks top 10 quotes
Source: Newsweek

Some very memorable quotes, now that I heard them again. I thought memorable quotes were ones you didn't have to hear again to remember.

Massacre Suspect Still At Large, Charged With Murder
Source: msnbc.com

Authorities are continuing a nationwide search for a gunman after Thanksgiving night turned deadly for a family in Jupiter.

NC lawmakers watch holiday shopping closely
Source: msnbc.com

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - State financial officials say they'll keep a close eye on holiday shopping this season.

Another Metro Train Crash and Fairfax Food Tax?
Source: msnbc.com

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